Explained: How could Israel break the election deadlock?
Summary
Israel’s election has produced no clear winner, leaving Benjamin Netanyahu as caretaker prime minister while rival blocs explore possible coalition deals. President Isaac Herzog will begin consultations next week, with another election, a unity government or a minority-backed coalition all still possible.
Key Points
- Israel’s election ended without a clear winner, creating a deadlock over who can form a government.
- President Isaac Herzog will consult party leaders and may task one candidate with building a coalition.
- Possible outcomes include another election, a unity government, an Eisenkot-led minority government, or a right-wing coalition for Netanyahu.
- Benjamin Netanyahu remains caretaker prime minister while his Likud party still has a path to assemble a majority.
